Author Question: As it was written, the Defense of Marriage Act: a. Challenged the traditional definition of ... (Read 21 times)

serike · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

As it was written, the Defense of Marriage Act:

a. Challenged the traditional definition of marriage.
b. Barred same-sex partners from enjoying federal benefits.
c. Required states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states that sanction the unions.
d. Dealt only with military personnel and their dependents.

Question 2

Provisions of DOMA have been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court using all of the following arguments except:

a. Due process.
b. Equal protection.
c. States have no right to regulate marriages within their borders.
d. Its purpose was to disparage and injure citizens.